About the role#
CHS Inc. is offering an Occupational Safety & Health Internship at our refinery in Laurel, Montana. This is a full-time, paid position for the summer of 2026. You will work alongside our environmental staff to support regulatory compliance programs and improve safety systems.
What you'll do#
- Identify and resolve basic safety issues.
- Use computer systems and spreadsheets to track and analyze safety data.
- Spot substandard conditions and report your findings.
- Conduct fact-based analysis to find the root causes of safety or industrial hygiene incidents.
- Help develop recommendations and monitor their implementation.
- Work with the safety group to support company initiatives and contractor services.
- Collaborate with line management, employees, union personnel, and regulatory inspectors.
- Communicate strategies across business units and help plan safety priorities.
What you'll need#
- Completion of your sophomore or junior year in Safety Engineering, Safety Management, Environmental Engineering, Public Health, Health Administration, Industrial Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.6 or better.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better and previous experience in the oil and gas industry are considered pluses.
Location & details#
- This role is based on-site in Laurel, Montana.
- This is a full-time summer internship.
About CHS Inc.
CHS Inc. is a global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers, and cooperatives. The company operates in the energy, grain, and food sectors. It provides crop nutrients, livestock feed, and risk management services. Operations include petroleum refineries and the distribution of refined fuels and renewable energy products. The business maintains a workforce of nearly 10,000 employees.
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